Highway Maintenance Worker II - Bridge Crew Equipment Operator (61033896)
State of South Carolina
FreshPosted Feb 20
✓ Fresh Listing
Posted: February 20, 2026 (1 day ago)
This job was posted recently. Fresh listings typically have less competition.
Highway Maintenance Worker II - Heavy Equipment Operator (61036403)
State of South Carolina
Department of Transportation-District 4
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$47,840 - $59,500
per year
Type
Full-Time
More Maintenance & Trades jobs →Closes
March 9, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves operating heavy machinery to build, fix, and maintain roads and bridges, along with hands-on tasks like clearing ditches, patching surfaces, and handling snow removal during bad weather.
Workers also inspect and maintain their equipment and help set up safe work zones around traffic.
It's a good fit for someone with experience driving big trucks and machines who doesn't mind physical outdoor work in all kinds of weather and is available for emergencies.
Key Requirements
- One year of related work experience or equivalent
- Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
- Obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months
- Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, stooping, and working on rough terrain
- Willingness to work extended hours, on-call rotations, and during inclement weather or emergencies
- Knowledge of safety practices, traffic control, and equipment maintenance
Full Job Description
Performs a wide variety of maintenance activities in the construction, repair, and preservation of roads and bridges on the state highway system. Operates motorized equipment used in the construction and maintenance of highways and bridges or the movement of materials and supplies used to perform these maintenance activities. Operates complex motorized equipment on a county maintenance Work Request Crew. Operates heavy equipment such as motor grader and backhoe, truck-mounted road patchers, crawler dozer, excavators, and slope mower tractors in conjunction with highway and bridge maintenance operations. Operates other heavy equipment to clean out drainage ditches, install sideline and crossline pipe, driveway installations, and roadside and right-of-way clearing operations.Performs skilled manual labor in various duties such as patching roadway base and surface failures, cleaning ditches, placing sideline and crossline pipe, installing driveways; removing fallen trees from roadway, cutting dead trees on rights-of-way, performing vegetation management to improve visibility of signage; installing, repairing, and maintaining flat sheet signs, extruded panel signs, sign assemblies, and sign foundations; and setting forms and pouring and finishing concrete for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and other activities related to work request activities and multipurpose operations. Conducts safety inspections and daily preventative maintenance activities on all assigned equipment to ensure that equipment is greased and lubricated, proper coolant and oil (engine and hydraulic) levels are maintained, hoses and belts are inspected for deterioration, tires are properly inflated, and no leakages are present. Monitors the preventative maintenance program of equipment to ensure a routine maintenance schedule is followed and to monitor equipment use and wear to prolong equipment life.
Operates tandem and single-axle dump trucks with trailers for hauling material and transporting equipment for maintenance and construction operations. Assists with instructing crew members in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing of safety equipment, vehicle safety, or job site hazards. Coordinates placement of traffic control devices to properly set up a maintenance work zone according to SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Manual and Field Guide. Operates both portable tank-mounted salt brine anti-icing equipment and standard dump truck with snowplow attachment and sand spreader to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges. Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations; available for on-call rotations and extended hours or extended shift operations. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Additional Information
Non-Discrimination Statement:
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes